Argentina: President Cristina Fernandez case dismissed

A federal judge in Argentina has dismissed a controversial case against President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and her foreign minister.

They had been accused of covering up alleged Iranian involvement in a bomb attack against a Jewish centre in 1994.

Judge Daniel Rafecas said that there was no merit to the accusation as no crime had occurred.

The accusation came from special prosecutor Alberto Nisman who was found dead last month in his flat.

Judge Rafecas said he was throwing out the case.

"The evidence gathered far from meets the minimal standard," said a statement from Argentina's judiciary system.

Judge Rafecas said there was no proof that an agreement signed by the Argentine government with Iran in 2013 was an attempt to shield the involvement of senior Iranian officials in the attack.

The agreement was never approved by Iran's parliament.

'Rogue agent'
Mr Nisman was due to testify in Congress against Ms Fernandez when his body was found.